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This is possibly one of the most contentious topics discussed with Consumer and Business Services advice line on a daily … Read More

What happens when a landlord wants to make a claim against a tenant? Let’s say the tenant has left the … Read More

We all know the importance of having a smoke alarm installed in our home and we are constantly reminded around … Read More

There are certain rights and obligations both the landlord and tenant have in regard to the payment of rent. To … Read More

Who is responsible for the treatment of pests at a rental property? It may appear the landlord is always responsible, … Read More

A key element to an effective tenancy is the art of communication. As a rental manager we have an important … Read More

As we are all receiving our SA Water bills, I thought it would be advantageous to discuss water charges to … Read More

As we lead up to the New Year the demand for rental properties in the Barossa Valley and surrounding areas … Read More

Maintenance can cover a variety of areas and in our last edition on this topic we are going to briefly … Read More

There is a minimum and maximum notice period for a landlord or property manager to issue to a tenant to … Read More

Continuing our focus on maintenance at a rental property, it would have to be said this is one of the … Read More

This topic can cause confusion, however, both the landlord and the tenant share responsibility for repairs and maintenance. Usually, a … Read More

Barossa Rental Specialists celebrated our first year of success at a wine and nibbles afternoon for 75 people held at … Read More

Over the last few months, we have discussed the importance of in-going, routine and final inspections which leads to one of the … Read More

The other month we were discussing the importance of routine inspections and if a tenant keeps on top of the … Read More

In this blog I thought we would clarify what it actually means to pay rent in advance. As such I have … Read More

The last few months have been extremely busy with people requiring rental properties. The Barossa has seen a strong demand … Read More

It’s time to let go. Purchasing property represents a major investment so it’s easy to understand how an owner can become very personally … Read More

Does this really happen? Will a tenant abandon their property? It does, and that is why there is very specific legislation to … Read More

11 Nov 16 The Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) is delighted at the announcement today from the State … Read More

From our business partner, Gerhardy Whitelum Taxation & Business Advisors, 24 Gawler Street, Nuriootpa. Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are … Read More

From our business partner, Your 1 Stop Insurance Shop, 58 Murray Street, Angaston. You may think that as you are renting … Read More

From our business partner, Gerhardy Whitelum Taxation & Business Advisors, 24 Gawler Street, Nuriootpa. As a house gets older and … Read More

Some landlords are unsure about the procedures for ending a fixed term contract. A rental agreement is a legal document … Read More

If you are, are you aware that several legislative changes have happened in the industry which will affect the way … Read More

Why use a rental manager to look after your investment property? This topic is hotly debated, but it generally comes … Read More

From your rental specialist, Lisa, as she discovers how quickly winter weeds can take over garden beds!  “On a recent … Read More

From our business partner, Gerhardy Whitelum Taxation & Business Advisors, 24 Gawler Street, Nuriootpa. The following is a list of … Read More

From our business partner, Your 1 Stop Insurance Shop, 58 Murray Street, Angaston. Cover for your valuable investment plus security knowing … Read More